Pro football quarterback Tim Tebow, who wears his religious faith on his sleeve, has cancelled a scheduled appearance at the First Baptist Church of Dallas because of “new information that has been brought to my attention.”

News of the outspoken Christian athlete’s April appearance at the church stirred outrage among fans and followers because of church pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress’ comments against homosexuality and other religions. Jeffress has called Islam and Mormonism “heresy from the pit of hell” and described Catholicism as “a Babylonian mystery religion” that corrupted early Christian teachings. He also said homosexuality ...